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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,642.61, 269,973.83 and 108,421.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,642.61, 269,973.83 and 108,421.85 is: 149,614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,642.61 : 269,973.83 = 108,421.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,642.61/269,973.83 = 108,421.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,642.61x = 269,973.83 × 108,421.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,642.61x = 29,271,061,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,271,061,558.08/195,642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,614.97

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